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The Global Trade Compliance Market is Crazy!

Logistics Viewpoints

This action was brought by the Office of Foreign Assets Control which is an enforcement agency of the U.S. The large fines above are examples of this class of penalties. For example, the U.S. Treasury Department. When it comes to fines, there are two classes of fines.

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Should My Warehouse Be Automated?

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A smaller warehouse footprint is achieved at an increased level of productivity (for example, the area can be reduced by as much as 80%, which can be important in the absence of space or the high cost of land). LogisticsIQ’s latest market research study is based on an analysis of 400+ companies with more than 100 in-depth interviews.

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How sanctions affect shipping companies and trade

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In the US there is a special body responsible for control over the above issue: Office of Foreign Assets Control of the US Treasury Department (OFAC). Passage through Kerch Strait by vessels is a prime example of possible financing (or other financial impacts) in favor of maritime business entities being subject to sanctions.

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The Digital Supply Chain Needs to Include Trade Compliance Systems!

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For example, it can look like imports from China are cheaper than the same goods imported from Mexico if a company is not relying on analysis produced by an advanced good global trade compliance (GTC) system. In addition to using a GTC as part of a landed cost analysis, GTC solutions help companies adhere to restricted party lists.